Metal Detecting Workshop At Library



Please join us at the East Fishkill Community Library on Wednesday, August 24, from 6:30-8pm for a fun, family friendly, free workshop on Metal Detecting: the Art of Treasure Hunting with Roger Young. A member of the Putnam/ Westchester Metal Detectorists & Archeological Society, Roger will share his expertise on the subject. Learn how you can start finding your own […]

Putnam Practices Safety At Sea



Recreational boating is big business throughout Putnam County, and the Sheriff’s Dept. is using incentives from ice cream to free life jackets to encourage good safety practices. The Sheriff’s Marine Division consists of 12 deputies who are on patrol weekends as well as on certain weekdays throughout the late spring, summer and early fall patrolling the waters of Lake Oscawana […]

Battles Wages Over ‘Non-Planner’ Commissioner



It was another marathon meeting of the Putnam Legislature. Monday’s three-hour session of the Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, chaired by Legislator Dini LoBue, was highlighted by 90 minutes of discussion related to the appointing of a Commissioner of Planning, Development and Public Transportation who is not a planner but an attorney. County Executive Mary- Ellen Odell wants to […]

Race For Assembly Could Be Decided On Primary Day



The race for the 94th District Assembly seat could be decided on Primary Day, Sept.13, now that GOP hopeful Suzi McDonough’s name has been stricken from the Conservative Party line by the NYS Board of Elections. McDonough’s opponent, Kevin Byrne, accused the Mahopac woman of submitting fraudulent petitions containing what the Republican endorsed candidate alleged were 130 faked signatures. Byrne […]

Sifting Through the Sands of Time

Eggs as Diet

On this subject, the Poultry Review has the following pertinent and suggestive remarks: Would it not be wise to substitute more eggs for meat in our daily diet? About one third of the weight of an egg is solid nutriment— this is more than can be said of meat. There are no bones or tough pieces that have to be […]

Word of the Week



moil MOYL verb : to work hard : drudge; to be in continuous agitation : churn, swirl

Blacklock Featured at Film Festival



Kim Blacklock, known locally for her community efforts as president and CEO of Fairfield Arts as well as a member of the Putnam County Television Film Committee, will be appearing on the motion picture screen next month featured as one of the characters in “The Congressman” that will be shown during the 5th annual Brewster Film Festival. Written and co-directed […]

Spins Bowl Arrives in Carmel



Entrepreneur Bill Diamond wants his newest venture, Spins Bowl, in Carmel to become Putnam’s premier recreational destination. Diamond spent in excess of $1.5 million in recent months to completely renovate the aging Carmel Bowling Lanes off Old Route 6 and has created a modern facility that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. During a visit to the bowling […]

25 Years Of Outstanding Customer Service



Chris Rini is one of Putnam County’s most successful businessmen. The 45 year old owner of Chris’ Automotive, located on Route 52 in Lake Carmel, celebrates his 25th anniversary on Saturday by hosting an open house at his 12,700 square foot center which has become one of the region’s premier auto repair shops. During an interview last week, Rini sat […]

Upcoming Events at Bannerman





Experience extraordinary events with a visit to historic Bannerman Island on the Hudson: FRI, September 16th, SAT., 17th and SUN., 18th – JUST OFF BROADWAY WKND! Just Off Broadway in cooperation with the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, returns to Bannerman Island for another outstanding concert of a Broadway show featuring Broadway actors. Artistic director, Joyce Presutti, has wowed our […]